RonRe
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Q: my cap locks wont turn off, how can i fix this?

my cap locks wont turn off, even when i reset and shut down my computer! Also the cap lock key light is not on and the cap locks are still on, how can i go about fixing this! Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 26, 2014 7:59 PM

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Q: my cap locks wont turn off, how can i fix this?

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  • by FishingAddict,

    FishingAddict FishingAddict Oct 26, 2014 8:11 PM in response to RonRe
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    Oct 26, 2014 8:11 PM in response to RonRe

    Check your Accessibility settings:

     

    "System Preferences" > "Accessibility" > Disable "Enable Sticky Keys"

     

    That's just my first thought.

  • by Don Archibald,

    Don Archibald Don Archibald Oct 26, 2014 11:00 PM in response to RonRe
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    Oct 26, 2014 11:00 PM in response to RonRe

    It may not be Caps Lock that is engaged.

     

    When you press one of the top row number keys, is the indicated number entered? Example: press the 7 key; is 7 entered, or is & entered?

     

    If the shifted character (such as & for the 7 key) is entered instead of the number, then one of the Shift keys on the keyboard is stuck in the down (engaged) position. This would explain why the Caps Lpck indicator light is not on.

     

    If this is the case, the stuck Shift key could be the result of a liquid spill, or a result of mechanical failure. In either case, replacing the keyboard is the usual solution.